OHSAS 18001 certification for Thrace Pack - Greece
Upgrading the company's policies to comply with internationally approved standards
In the spirit of continuous improvement along with a strong sense of responsibility, the Thrace Pack plants in Xanthi and Ioannina updated their safety policies, procedures and protocols to comply with all the aspects of the OHSAS 18001:2007 standard. Published by the British Standards Institution in 2007, the internationally recognized standard defines a solid framework to identify, control and decrease the risks associated with health and safety within the company.
The OHSAS 18001:2007certification, awarded to Thrace Pack Greece by TÜV AUSTRIA HELLAS, denotes the company's commitment towards the welfare of its employees, as well as its human-centered philosophy for an overall healthy society. In this direction, Thrace Pack is now adjusting its procedures to also comply with the ISO 14001 standard, the internationally agreed certification which defines a specific set of criteria for an effective environmental management system. The company's goal is to improve its environmental performance to the maximum through the efficient use of resources, pollution reduction and effective waste management. By positively contributing to environment with our processes and products we will also achieve improved efficiencies, reduced costs and a strong competitive advantage, serving the Thrace Group vision to be the most valuable partner for its customers and to consistently increase shareholders' value.
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Thrace Plastics Holding and Commercial Societe Anonyme, formerly Thrace Plastics Co SA, is a Greece-based company engaged in the production and trade of plastic products, textiles and packaging materials. The Company's range of products are divided into three categories: Technical Fabrics & Fibers, which includes such products as woven and non-woven geotextiles, ground covers, crop covers, nets, roofing membranes, staple fibers, concrete reinforcement fibers, geogrids, Mega bag components and carpet and industrial yarns; Consumer Packaging, which offers plastic containers and lids, cups, tubs, bottles, bags for liquid packaging, as well as plastic packaging for food products, and Industrial Packaging, which includes ropes and twines, big bags, films, woven polypropylene bags, bags for heavy duty, pallet covers, and stretch hoods. The Company operates through its local and international subsidiaries.
THRACE PLASTICS HOLDING COMPANY S.A. 
